Benfica have won again their 17th straight win in all competitions after defeating cross towm rivals Sporting in the semi-finals of the Portuguese League Cup 2-1 today.
Benfica are heading to their third straight final as the two time defending champs look to capture their third title in the competitions fourth year.
Sporting opened the scoring on this day when Helder Postiga's directed in a Fernandez cross in the 21st minute but the Eagles were quick to reply as Oscar Cardozo headed in a Carlos Martins corner just twelve minutes later. Benfica then required extra time in the second half as Javi Garcia got to a loose ball and chipped it into the net.
Benfica will now await the winner of tomorrows semi-final as Nacional take on Pacos Ferreira for a place in the final
FC Porto continued their undefeated season atop the Portuguese league with a 2-0 victory over Uniao de Leiria in Week 23 action. The win gives Porto a thirteen point lead over second place Benfica with seven games remaining on the season.
Portuguese International and Manchester United winger Nani looks to be out for at least four weeks with a nasty leg injury suffered during Manchester's recent game against Liverpool when Jaime Carragher's high tackle cut open Nani's leg so deep it exposed his shinbone.
Benfica not only lost their 18 game win streak with the loss to Braga yesterday they also lost three players for their upcoming encounter against Portimonense in Week 23 of the Portuguese League.
Benfica have won again their 17th straight win in all competitions after defeating cross towm rivals Sporting in the semi-finals of the Portuguese League Cup 2-1 today.
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